West Virginia University Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout West Virginia University Program
- ACGME code
- 2605521169
- Program director
- Michelle Bramer
- Location
- Morgantown, West Virginia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 331
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 22.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
West Virginia University Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 331 applications and invited about 22.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 57 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 22.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White90%
- Hispanic or Latino5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native5%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Michelle Bramer
- Program coordinator
- Cindy Thompson
- Coordinator phone
- (304) 293-1168
- Program phone
- (304) 293-1172
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
Department of Orthopaedics PO Box 9196 Morgantown, WV 26506 Open in Google Maps
West Virginia University Program: frequently asked questions
Does West Virginia University Program sponsor visas?
Yes. West Virginia University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is West Virginia University Program IMG-friendly?
West Virginia University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does West Virginia University Program offer?
West Virginia University Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is West Virginia University Program?
West Virginia University Program received 331 applications and interviewed about 22.1% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for West Virginia University Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has West Virginia University Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is West Virginia University Program located?
West Virginia University Program is located at Department of Orthopaedics PO Box 9196 Morgantown, WV 26506. Its sponsoring institution is West Virginia University School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of West Virginia University Program?
The program director is Michelle Bramer. The program coordinator, Cindy Thompson, is the usual contact for application questions.